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Sticky Pear, Date & Ginger Cake

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 10

Servings 8 slices

Calories 350

A moist and flavorful cake combining the sweetness of dates and pears with warming ginger, perfect for cozy occasions.

Ingredients

Butter, sugar, syrups

125 g Butter
60 g Soft dark brown sugar
100 g Golden syrup
100 g Black treacle

Dry ingredients

225 g Self raising flour
1 tsp Baking powder
2 tsp Ground ginger

Ginger and fruit

2 pieces Stem ginger (chopped)
2 large Eggs
150 ml Semi skimmed milk
100 g Chopped dates
2 dessert Pears (peeled and chopped)
30 g Chopped walnuts
2 Tbsp Golden syrup for glazing

Instructions

Preheat oven to 160°C. Line and grease a deep 8" round tin.
Melt butter, sugar, treacle, and golden syrup; cool for 10-15 mins.
Soften chopped dates in boiling water; peel and chop pears.
Mix milk and eggs; combine with dry ingredients to form batter.
Fold in dates, pears, and walnuts; pour into tin. Bake 50 mins.
Brush with golden syrup and cool before serving.

Notes

Ensure not to overbake to keep the cake moist.

Calories: 350kcal

Cost: $15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: British

Keyword: Pear